11.09 EU's Van Rompuy Confirms Russian Sanctions to Come into Force on September 12

BRUSSELS, September 11 (RIA Novosti) - President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy confirmed Thursday that further EU restrictive measures against Russia will enter into force on September 12.

"At the same time, it is my understanding that the Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER) before the end of the month will carry out a comprehensive review of the implementation of the peace plan on the basis of an assessment carried out by the European External Action Service (EEAS)," Van Rompuy said in a statement.

"We have always stressed the reversibility and scalability of our restrictive measures. Therefore, in the light of the review and if the situation on the ground so warrants, the Commission and the EEAS are invited to put forward proposals to amend, suspend or repeal the set of sanctions in force, in all or in part," the statement said.

The European Union on Monday officially adopted a new round of sanctions against Russia but delayed their implementation pending the assessment of the ceasefire regime agreed last week by Kiev authorities and independence supporters in eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

We have always stressed the reversibility and scalability of our restrictive measures. Therefore, in the light of the review and if the situation on the ground so warrants, the Commission and the EEAS are invited to put forward proposals to amend, suspend or repeal the set of sanctions in force, in all or in part.

It is expected that the Council will consider these proposals urgently with a view to take action if appropriate.